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Kenya’s Leading Companies Regain Dominance on NSE as Shilling Strengthens

Herald Aloo

Herald Aloo, a journalist based in Nairobi, covers Kenya's economy, focusing on banking, and energy.
  • Safaricom, EABL, BAT, and top banks now control 84% of NSE market cap
  • Shilling’s appreciation triggers foreign investor return

Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s leading listed companies are regaining their value dominance on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) on the back of a strengthening shilling, which is triggering foreign investors’ return to the bourse.

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